
Ferdinando Scarfiotti
ArtAbout Ferdinando Scarfiotti
Ferdinando Scarfiotti (6 March 1941 – 30 April 1994) was an Italian art director and production designer. After graduating in architecture at the University of Rome, he was approached by Luchino Visconti, who asked him to design his stage production of La Traviata for the 1963 Spoleto Festival. After working in opera theatre for over a decade, director Bernardo Bertolucci asked Scarfiotti to work with him on the film The Conformist followed by Visconti's Death in Venice. In 1980 he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked on a number of films, including American Gigolo (1980), Cat People (1982) and Scarface (1983). Scarfiotti won a BAFTA for Visconti's Death in Venice in 1971 and an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film The Last Emperor in 1987. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ferdinando Scarfiotti, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ferdinando Scarfiotti reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ferdinando Scarfiotti's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ferdinando Scarfiotti remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sandra, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ferdinando Scarfiotti Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ferdinando Scarfiotti's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ferdinando Scarfiotti.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Writing with Light: Vittorio Storaro | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Love Circle | Son | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sandra | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ferdinando Scarfiotti - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ferdinando Scarfiotti?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ferdinando Scarfiotti is "Sandra" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Ferdinando Scarfiotti acted in?
Ferdinando Scarfiotti has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

